The Veterans Affairs Pacific Island Health Care System (VAPIHCS) is a Level 3 facility and ranks among a complex system in the VA serving the VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21). The VAPIHCS offers a full range of comprehensive health care services including Dentistry, Geriatrics and Extended Care, Imaging, Medicine Services, Mental Health Services, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, Primary Care, Radiation Oncology, Rehabilitation Services, Specialty Services, and Surgery. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/02/2023. Time-In-Grade: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience in carrying out a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory tests. Experience with written and oral communication. Experience with obtaining samples. Experience with maintaining laboratory equipment. Experience with preparing reagents and reference material OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, if required (transcripts required). OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (Transcripts required).You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Computer Skills Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Patient Care Quality Assurance Specimen Collection You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Clerical Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Work requires constant walking, bending, standing, and sitting to assist physicians and patients. Incumbent will be required to assist in lifting and/or supporting a patient. Carrying supplies, folders and records up to 10 pounds. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. ["Major duties include but are not limited to: Prepares patients for examinations, procedures by physician instructing/assisting in disrobing, gowning, and draping. Performs visual acuity tests. Performs all tasks and records all tests following standard collection and safety procedures Assists patients in out-processing; assists patients in dressing, exiting examination rooms if necessary; reviews physician orders and assures completion of these; instructs patients regarding laboratory, radiological or other diagnostic tests; instructs patients regarding call back, return appointments, consultations, assesses patient understanding of instruction. Schedules patient's appointments into the individual C&P or specialty clinic. Conducts appointment reminder calls and reschedules appointments if necessary Attend and participate in team and staff meetings, huddles and trainings, may assist with timekeeping and payroll, demonstrates appropriate behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Telework: Noth Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD459-02449-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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